Campsite 13 (Boat-in) Noosa River – Great Sandy National Park (CG)

Camp site 13 caters for small groups (maximum of 8 people) wanting a more remote camping experience. Camp sites are set among fringes of open forest or woodland (melaleuca, allocasuarina, bloodwood and eucalypt species) bordering open heathland plains to the east. there is a lot of shaded area on the camp site. However, there’s a no camping rule on the riverbank itself. Camping is permitted on small cleared pads set back from the riverbank. Each site has few formal barriers, offering a close-to-nature camping experience. The camp sites can be reached by canoe, or boats with electric motors only: motorised vessels are not permitted. Penalties apply. Vehicle access permits are NOT required to access these camp sites.
Suitable for: Canoe access camping, boat access camping (electric motors only).
Surface: Sand

SITE ACCESS
Scattered along the eastern and western banks of the upper Noosa River, north of camp site 3.
Camp sites 13 is set approximately between 20km and 32km from Elanda Point via the upper Noosa River.
Cooloola lies between the coastal towns of Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach.
Noosa Heads is about 155km (about a 3hr drive) and Rainbow Beach is about 240km (about a 3hr drive) north of Brisbane.

Please note: GPS Coordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you to the entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite. Advance bookings required for holiday periods including long weekends and public holidays.
Fees for camping permits are:
$6.55 per person per night or $26.20 per family group per night.
$3.60 per person per night for students and accompanying adults on approved excursions.
FAMILY RATE. For camping fees, a family group is defined as one or two adults and accompanying children under 18, up to a total of 8 people. Children under 5 years of age are free.
Read more about CAMPING COSTS & BOOKINGS.

FACILITIES
There are no facilities on the camp sites.

RULES
Keep to defined vehicle tracks and walking trails.
Camp in designated areas to avoid damage to fragile vegetation.
Take rubbish home with you – if you carry it in, carry it out.

For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links. PARK ALERTS, RV’S IN PARKS, GENERATORS, FIRES & BBQ’S, SAFETY, CARING FOR PARKS

We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.

Data courtesy of: Department of National Parks, Sports & Racing Queensland
Updated: 03122018KT